Roos Field Renovation

[clawman1]

. Also, fans donated nothing for the red turf,

You are absolutely WRONG on that note.

Actually, I believe it would be *mostly* wrong. One fan donated $500k for the turf.

Again, WRONG. There was more than one fan that donated. I do not know how many but I do know there was more than one. That is a FACT.

Perhaps we're arguing semantics. I believe the turf was brought in from Roos' donation alone. The turf change was followed by a big marketing push from the EAA, which was something I, and many others, donated to. Other people may have kicked in facilities money along the way, but the turf was based on a single donation.

NO it was not!!!

 

[Rjones61]

WRONG

 

[Vic E. Wallace]

BLACKFALKIN,
If it wasn't for you and others, I would have given up on the project, Some of you are so dedicated for what our Team and Coaches DESERVES. It seems as if no one is hearing us. I hope I am wrong. I did hear Judge Jim Murphy, President BOT (Board Of Trusties) talking of some things for the Project, it consist of removing the Track, ETC. There is so much that can be done there now w/o removing the track, even if it is putting seating for 5000 more Fans. We now have three All Weather TV"s in the EAF Area, under the Press Box, a little step forward. Here is hoping we get more soon. Seems like every one else is moving forward, for some reason we are stuck in Politics/Mud. Regardless, I will continue to support our Players, they a great and smart Individuals. Go Eagles!!!!! Vic Wallace

 

[LDopaPDX]

BLACKFALKIN,
If it wasn't for you and others, I would have given up on the project, Some of you are so dedicated for what our Team and Coaches DESERVES. It seems as if no one is hearing us. I hope I am wrong. I did hear Judge Jim Murphy, President BOT (Board Of Trusties) talking of some things for the Project, it consist of removing the Track, ETC. There is so much that can be done there now w/o removing the track, even if it is putting seating for 5000 more Fans. We now have three All Weather TV"s in the EAF Area, under the Press Box, a little step forward. Here is hoping we get more soon. Seems like every one else is moving forward, for some reason we are stuck in Politics/Mud. Regardless, I will continue to support our Players, they a great and smart Individuals. Go Eagles!!!!! Vic Wallace

Well said, Vic. And I agree. I've followed this program for decades and I'm not going anywhere whether the stadium gets sorted out or not. I'm sure that's true for everyone who cares enough to post on this board regularly.

Unfortunately, it continues to be disheartening to recognize that everyone, both hardcore and casual observers, see this is an issue paramount to our future success. And yet we've gone nowhere with it.

 

[marceagfan5]

We are falling farther and farther behind in our stadium now...Weber announces a new designed entrance to their stadium...a step in the right direction, which we seem to be failing at right now in terms of our stadium

 

[Crabcakes&Football]

Anybody else email the EWU President/administration about any future renovation plans and get a response?

 

[scottywashere11]

Anybody else email the EWU President/administration about any future renovation plans and get a response?

From March-

Thanks so much for your email, Mr. ____. I did not respond right away since the project concepts have been changing, and we have been gathering information and ideas. Our AD Bill Chaves is in charge of moving things forward. (I’m copying him on this email.)

I know folks want to see progress—I feel certain that you’ll see movement very soon.

Thanks for your continued commitment to EWU!

Mary Cullinan

 

[Vic E. Wallace]

To All,
FB Practices finished today, until Sunday 3:30pm. The team is looking very well, and will be ready for Montana State. Now I must find something for my daughter and myself to do until Sunday. This will also save on the Gas from Spokane to EWU. Spoke to some to the Players, they are going home. some of our Coaches were out of town, others will be departing later. Coaches wants to be back by Friday for High School Football. NEWS:Reference Women Soccer Team, we need to compliment all of them and their Coaches. They have played 16 games and are 11-1 & 2. That is 11- Victories- 1 lost, and 2 Ties. I have been out to see them play, they look awesome. Hope to see some of you following the Ladies of SOCCER TEAM. Sorry for this posting, we need to do all we can to get our Programs Cudos. Go Eagles!!!!! Vic Wallace

 

[ewueagle2010]

Anybody else email the EWU President/administration about any future renovation plans and get a response?

Yes, I sent a lengthy and respectful email last month after the WSU game. I've not gotten a response.

 

[BLACKFALKIN1]

BLACKFALKIN,
If it wasn't for you and others, I would have given up on the project, Some of you are so dedicated for what our Team and Coaches DESERVES. It seems as if no one is hearing us. I hope I am wrong. I did hear Judge Jim Murphy, President BOT (Board Of Trusties) talking of some things for the Project, it consist of removing the Track, ETC. There is so much that can be done there now w/o removing the track, even if it is putting seating for 5000 more Fans. We now have three All Weather TV"s in the EAF Area, under the Press Box, a little step forward. Here is hoping we get more soon. Seems like every one else is moving forward, for some reason we are stuck in Politics/Mud. Regardless, I will continue to support our Players, they a great and smart Individuals. Go Eagles!!!!! Vic Wallace

Well said, Vic. And I agree. I've followed this program for decades and I'm not going anywhere whether the stadium gets sorted out or not. I'm sure that's true for everyone who cares enough to post on this board regularly.

Unfortunately, it continues to be disheartening to recognize that everyone, both hardcore and casual observers, see this is an issue paramount to our future success. And yet we've gone nowhere with it.

Thank You Vic, that means a lot. I think EWU should address the issue by creating a long term plan for the stadium. Even if it takes 20 years to complete, we'll have SOMETHING in place. The Gateway project was flawed (in my opinion) because it wasn't in *realistic* phases. MSU has a plan to upgrade their stadium (in phases) to 30k. Seems to working because the end zone section (which was most in need) is complete. Washington-Grizzly Stadium was also done in phases and it's VERY intimidating to opposing teams.

The phases should look something like this:
Phase 1: track removal and eastside grand stand built.
Phase 2: build a football complex at the south entrance of the "New Eagle Stadium". Which include relocated FB locker rooms & new (or relocated) weight room.
Phase 3: Add NW & NE "connection" seating & add restrooms & concessions to east side.

Final capacity: 17,000

 

[Seattle Eagle]

For long term capacity we need to be at least in the 20k realm.

 

[Vic E. Wallace]

To All,
Reference my wording of the Soccer Team? I was wrong they are 10-1 &2, not 11-1 &2. I am sure they will hit that mark of 11 Victories some time next week. Excuse my false Victories . Vic Wallace

 

[BLACKFALKIN1]

For long term capacity we need to be at least in the 20k realm.

Agreed.

 

[Black Falkin]

I just re-read the Spokesman Review's article about the farmer's land. I think Eastern should completely start over. Build something the players, fans & alum can truly be proud of. Hopefully you will end up with what SDSU has, instead of what UCD & SIU have. Lol! Either way it's better than what you currently have. Right?

 

[Seattle Eagle]

I just re-read the Spokesman Review's article about the farmer's land. I think Eastern should completely start over. Build something the players, fans & alum can truly be proud of. Hopefully you will end up with what SDSU has, instead of what UCD & SIU have. Lol! Either way it's better than what you currently have. Right?

Yes.

 

[GoldenEagle]

I was interested in the increase in attendance for regular season home games so I went to the Big Sky Conference website and found attendance data. The archived data started in 2001. In the figure below I used only regular season, home games played at old Woodward Field and Roos Field.

The figure below shows the home attendance with the Montana schools broken out from the average of all other opponents in each year. It shows what most long term fans already know, the GRIZ games have historically filled the stadium and a lot of the extra attendance was likely from GRIZ fans. However, since 2010 (beginning of red turf era and National Championship) there is a significant increasing trend in home attendance for the non-GRIZ games, including a significant bump for the Bobcat games. Bottom line is that attendance for non-GRIZ/CAT games has increased significantly following the red turf/National Championship season.
These improved attendance numbers are great but it makes me wonder,
1) How many potential fans are being turned away from attending home games because the stadium is at capacity?
2) If the stadium was improved, improving the fan experience, how many additional fans from the greater Spokane region would attend the home games?
3) What is the threshold attendance that would balance the cost of stadium improvement with the revenue generated by a larger fan base?

 

[EagInTexas]

They've said in the past that average home attendance needs to be stabilized at around 10,000. Well, we've done that without the Montana games. In fact, attendance for the Montana game likely won't be any higher than the crowd we brought in for UC Davis. It's definitely time to get some traction for a stadium expansion.

 

[Black Falkin]

They've said in the past that average home attendance needs to be stabilized at around 10,000. Well, we've done that without the Montana games. In fact, attendance for the Montana game likely won't be any higher than the crowd we brought in for UC Davis. It's definitely time to get some traction for a stadium expansion.

It's pretty difficult to "stabilize at around 10,000" when Roos Field only seats 8,600 fans.

 

[Black Falkin]

I was interested in the increase in attendance for regular season home games so I went to the Big Sky Conference website and found attendance data. The archived data started in 2001. In the figure below I used only regular season, home games played at old Woodward Field and Roos Field.

The figure below shows the home attendance with the Montana schools broken out from the average of all other opponents in each year. It shows what most long term fans already know, the GRIZ games have historically filled the stadium and a lot of the extra attendance was likely from GRIZ fans. However, since 2010 (beginning of red turf era and National Championship) there is a significant increasing trend in home attendance for the non-GRIZ games, including a significant bump for the Bobcat games. Bottom line is that attendance for non-GRIZ/CAT games has increased significantly following the red turf/National Championship season.
These improved attendance numbers are great but it makes me wonder,
1) How many potential fans are being turned away from attending home games because the stadium is at capacity?
2) If the stadium was improved, improving the fan experience, how many additional fans from the greater Spokane region would attend the home games?
3) What is the threshold attendance that would balance the cost of stadium improvement with the revenue generated by a larger fan base?

Don't forget EWU students & local Alumni who are too embarrassed of the current stadium.

 

[Black Falkin]

Ultimately the Gateway project was 10,000 new seats for $65 million. Who's bright idea was that?

Saluki Stadium was built for only 25 million